- Manchester United are close to securing the signing of midfielder Ederson from Serie A side Atalanta for a fee of up to £38 million, marking the first acquisition under permanent head coach Michael Carrick , as they aim to strengthen their midfield ahead of Casemiro's departure next month.
- The club reported a significant operating profit of £37.7 million over a nine-month period on Wednesday, a stark contrast to the £3.2 million loss recorded in the previous year, with chief executive Omar Berrada expressing positivity about the club's progress.
- These financial improvements are linked to “headcount reduction programs” and restructuring initiatives implemented following Sir Jim Ratcliffe's co-ownership, alongside the men's team securing third place in the Premier League and Champions League qualification.
- Manchester United has revised its revenue guidance upwards from £660 million to £665 million and increased its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) forecast to £210 million.
- Other club developments include ongoing work towards building a new 100,000-seater stadium and the disclosure that the dismissal of former manager Ruben Amorim and his staff incurred costs approaching £16.7 million.
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Man United close in on first summer signing as Michael Carrick targets midfield reinforcements
